"The whole history of mankind is the history of the need of loving and being loved. Marriage is a 'school of love'..."— Pope St. John Paul II

St. Paul says the union of man and woman to become 'one flesh' in marriage is a 'great mystery.' It is also a vocation -- a call to live one's entire life in a particular way, devoted to the good of one's spouse. It is a life-long commitment to love, and to grow in love.

Those called to the vocation of marriage can benefit from ongoing enrichment, to deepen and strengthen their marriage bonds. The Archdiocese of San Francisco offers periodic workshops and other events for married couples. We are also associated with many programs in the Catholic Church to help strengthen the spouses' love for each other. A list of resources can be found here.

Married couples often experience difficulties in their marriage, which can sometimes can seem so difficult as to threaten to tear the marriage apart. The Archdiocese is also committed to providing as many resources as possible to help couples heal and strengthen their marriages. See here for some resources.

Please check back to these pages often, as the opportunities and resources for married couples will be expanding in our Archdiocese in the coming years.